Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | Nakhchivan Open 2011, group ANakhchivan, Azerbaijan | 23 Apr – 1 May 2011 | 6½/9 | 2467 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | 27e open international de CappelleFrance | 26 Feb – 5 Mar 2011 | 7/9 | 2507 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | Moscow Open 2010 AMoscow, RUS | 30 Jan – 7 Feb 2010 | 5½/9 | 2595 | Certified ↗ |